Usage Note
Bayag is the direct Tagalog anatomical term for testicles. It is considered coarse in polite company and is typically avoided in formal or mixed settings; clinical contexts would use anatomical terminology. It does appear in informal banter and is sometimes used figuratively to mean courage or audacity.
Examples
" Ang bayag ay bahagi ng katawan. "
Natural Translation
The testicles are part of the body.
Literal Translation
The testicle is part of-the body.
" Ang bayag ay bahagi ng panlabas na reproductive system ng lalaki. "
Natural Translation
The testicles are part of the male external reproductive system.
Literal Translation
The testicles are part of-the external reproductive system of-the male.
" Ipinaliwanag ng doktor na ang bayag ay nagpapanatili ng tamang temperatura na kailangan para sa malusog na pagbuo ng selula. "
Natural Translation
The doctor explained that the testicles maintain the proper temperature needed for healthy cell production.
Literal Translation
Explained by-the doctor that the testicle is maintaining of proper temperature that needed for to healthy production of-the cell.
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